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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.97, 382.42 and 101.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.97, 382.42 and 101.01 is: 151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.97 : 382.42 = 101.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.97/382.42 = 101.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.97x = 382.42 × 101.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.97x = 38,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,627.99/254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.50

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